Senior Embedded Hardware Engineer - Lead Wearable Design from Concept to Launch
West Lafayette, IN (In Office)Full-time
About Ixana
Ixana is a Purdue University spinoff pioneering brain-inspired wearable computing. We've developed Wi-R, a patented communication tech that's 100x more energy-efficient than Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Join our 60-person team building the next era of real-time, AI-powered human-computer interaction.
We provide relocation packages and visa transfer support (if required) for candidates based in the San Francisco Bay Area and other major U.S. hubs.
The Wi-R Revolution
Wi-R is our patented non-radiative near-field communication technology that creates secure "wire-like wireless" experiences through small E-field bubbles around your body. This breakthrough enables unprecedented energy efficiency at sub-0.1 nanojoules per bit, making long-term wearable and implantable devices finally practical.
See Wi-R in Action: High-speed data, transferred through skin contact -
What You’ll Do
●Design, simulate, and prototype advanced embedded hardware for wearable and biomedical applications
●Own schematics, multilayer PCB layout, and full system integration
●Collaborate cross-functionally with industrial design, product architecture, and supply chain teams
●Specify components, build custom circuits, and adapt vendor reference designs
●Lead validation, bring-up, testing, and launch of smart devices e.g., smartglasses, rings, watches, sensors
What We're Looking For
Required:
●PhD in Electrical or Biomedical Engineering OR 5+ years of experience in embedded hardware development
●Proven experience independently designing and shipping wearable or IoT devices
●Strong foundation in analog circuit design and debugging
●Experience with embedded systems and board bring-up
Preferred:
●Experience designing 4-layer or mixed-signal PCBs
●Background in low-power hardware, audio circuits, or RF Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
●Familiarity with I2C, SPI, UART, USB, I2S, and MIPI interfaces
●Strong prototyping skills and ability to lead projects across engineering disciplines
Compensation & Benefits
●Base salary: Base Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per annum ≈ $150k - $240k Bay Area equivalent after cost of living.
●Equity: Meaningful early-stage grant to share in our growth
●Cash Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus
●Relocation bonus, partner job-search assistance
●Full visa sponsorship STEM‑OPT transfer / H‑1B / TN / future green card